Pre-operative Assessment of Melanoma Thickness by 20MHz Sonography

Czech version

Authors: E. Minariková ¹; J. Péč ¹; L. Plank ²; M. Bobrovská ²; V. Strmeňová ³
Authors‘ workplace: Dermatovenerologická klinika JLF UK a MFN, Martin přednosta prof. MUDr. Juraj Péč, CSc. ¹; Ústav patologickej anatomie JLF UK a MFN, Martin přednosta prof. MUDr. Lukáš Plank, CSc. ²; Oddelenie plastickej chirurgie MFN, Martin primář MUDr. Viera Strmeňová, PhD. ³
Published in: Čes-slov Derm, 82, 2007, No. 3, p. 136-139
Category: Clinical and laboratory Research

Overview

Three cases of melanoma patients whose tumor thickness was pre-operatively evaluated by high frequency sonographic device Dermascan C are demonstrated. Sonography, as well as clinical pictures, are presented and results of pre-operative melanoma sonography published so far are reviewed. Statistically evaluated accuracy and diagnostic value of high frequency 20MHz sonography are emphasized in recommendation of the proper safety margin and indication of sentinel node biopsy in clinical practice.

Key words:
malignant melanoma – high frequency 20MHz sonography – Breslow – sentinel node biopsy – safety margin

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2007 Issue 3